Finally, election day is upon us. As I get ready to go vote myself, I take this moment to reflect about this arduous yet wonderful journey that I have been on for the past 8 months after I decided to run for Congress. Tired of complaining about the ills of the world and pointing out how our politics is geared to inciting tribalism and pitting us against one another, I made a decision to offer an alternative and present solutions instead of gripping on the sidelines.
I knew from the outset that the path before me was going to be full of challenges and obstacles. I am not under any illusion; I know how it’s nearly impossible for an independent candidate to get elected. Not only do the Democrat and Republican parties collude to prevent competition, too many people have bought into the self-fulfilling prophecy of voting for the lesser of two evils based on fear mongering, gaslighting and emotional manipulation....continued...
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